By Terry Ombre Blackstar Shadow Sticks

I'm not really a fan of shadow sticks, the few that I have (Nyx & Mally) are nothing special. The product itself is thick, it doesn't apply nice/smooth, it's not blend able, and it creases. So why did I buy the By Terry shadow sticks?

One day I was watching a video on You Tube by Tanya Burr (Pixi2woo) where she did a tutorial using the By Terry ombre blackstar shadow stick; when she applied the product on her eye, it created such a nice color. The product appeared so creamy and easily blend able. I thought to myself, I want this, I want something easy, I want something quick, but I also want it to look good.  I went ahead and purchased two of the By Terry shadow sticks on Amazon. When I got them, OMG I couldn't believe how soft and creamy the product is.

The brand By Terry is a luxury brand, only found in stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Barney's. These Ombre Blackstar shadow sticks cost $43, a hefty price to pay for a shadow stick. What's so special about this product?

The By Terry Ombre Blackstar is a "color fix" cream shadow in a pencil form. The benefits of this shadow stick; its infused with ultra-smoothing Tahitian black pearl extracts which lights up the eyelids with reflective shine. The texture evens out the eyelids and provides a radiance lift. This product is waterproof, blend able, and can even be applied on the waterline, or smudge under the bottom lashes.

There are 13 colors to choose from; I purchased 2 (from left to right), misty rock and bronze moon. 

This product is so beautiful: I use this product to create a quick and easy everyday look. 

Check out my Everyday make-up tutorial where I use the By Terry Ombre Blackstar shadow stick in misty rock. Love it!!!!!!

Thanks for reading my blog!

Sincerely, Christine Daly

Don't Neglect Them, Use Them-Make-Up Samplies

Do you have a drawer full of make-up samples?
Being a make-up junkie, being a part of the Sephora VIB, and being a subscriber to a monthly subscription of Birchbox; the samples are endless.

I love getting samples, it's a way to try something out that I would never think of buying. Its also dangerous because it's a way to try something out that I would never think of buying and spend more money.
Just the other day I was looking through my make-up drawer and realized that my samples were over flowing. It was driving me crazy so I decided to make a video of a make-up tutorial using my make-up samples. I thought this will be a good start to a tag serious. If anyone out there is like me, then their make-up drawer is probably overflowing with make-up samples also.

Tag your it! Give your samples a chance to come out and play and create a look.

Check out my video of the look I created using only make-up samples.

Thanks for reading my blog!

Sincerely, Christine Daly

Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette

Tarte cosmetics are becoming one of my favorite brands. I only have a few products right now but I defiantly plan to get more.
When I first saw the rainforest palette on the Ulta website I said to myself, "I have to get that palette". Never trying Tarte brand eyeshadows before, I knew this palette was going to be something special that I would enjoy.

Let's talk about the packaging! The package is gorgeous.......it's a large compact with great size mirror and the outside a beautiful gold detail of a snake with a purple stone on the head. Tarte is known for having such great packaging. But are the products just as good as the packaging???

 Yes they are!!!!
This palette is great for travel; this is all that you need to bring to do a full face (blush, highlighter, bronzer, & eyeshadows). It includes a full size of the famous 12-hour amazonian clay blush, the famous park ave princess bronzer, a highlighter, and six warm and cool toned eyeshadows (matte & shimmer).

 From left to right: Champagne (highlighter), Unleashed (blush), Park Ave Princess (bronzer).
Champagne, a very reserved highlight with gold specs-"it won't make you look like a disco ball."
Unleashed, a matte cool tone pink.
Park Ave Princess, a matte bronzer with the slightest sheen; can also be used as a tradition shade eyeshadow--it reminds me of Mac e/s in soft brown. This bronzer gives the skin a nice bronzy glow, or it can be build able to create a deep contour.

 From left to right: Bare to Explore (matte), Make a Mauve (slight shimmer), Plum away with me (slight shimmer), Up to Gold (frost), Tan-Gled up in you (matte), Don't Turn a-Brown (matte).

*all six shadows are perfect to create more than one look; you can easily incorporate the highlight, bronzer, and the blush. The possibilities are endless!

 Size comparison: small Z-palette

Size comparison: full size Nars palette

I am very pleased with this palette; I don't regret purchasing it. I feel that this will be a great palette to travel with, but being a make-up addict like me, you know that traveling with one palette is not possible.
Please check out my full indebted review and swatches video on the Tarte Rainforest After Dark palette.
Thanks for reading about my weekly make-up addiction!
Sincerely, Christine Daly